Scientific Statements and Practice Guidelines for 2008-2009
The following are valid American Heart Association medical and scientific statements and practice guidelines. These are published in Circulation; Stroke; Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis,andVascular Biology;Hypertension; Circulation Research, or other journals. Most AHA scientific statements and advisories are published in Circulation. Joint AHA and American College of Cardiology (ACC) statements and guidelines also appear in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).
"Get With The Guidelines" is a new program to help hospitals teach cardiovascular patients to reduce their risk of another event. The American Heart Association conducts training sessions across the country. read more...
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In 2007–08 the AHA awarded more than $77 million for stroke-related research studies. Learn more by viewing “About Research” and “Research Facts” at americanheart.org/research.